Josh Barnett will undergo WADA drug testing before fighting at UFC 168

Josh Barnett still pays the price for his past. After being caught in a UFC anti-doping test in 2002, the former heavyweight champion lost his title and was away from the organization for a long period. Now, back in Ultimate, the fighter will be the first in the event to be tested by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency).

Barnett applied to the Nevada Athletic Commission, the entity that will sanction UFC 168, to renew his fighting license. But based on his history, he will only be approved to fight in the event if he passes additional doping tests. Furthermore, Marc Ratner, representative of the UFC, stated that he will pay for Josh's exams at WADA at a price of US$20, around R$44 each.

“I know I made mistakes. I take responsibility for them, no matter the situation. I’m 35 years old and I’ll never ask for a license to take hormone replacement therapy,” said the fighter.

Josh Barnnet is scheduled to face Travis Browne on the main card of UFC 168, an event that takes place on December 28, in Las Vegas. In the main fight of the night, Anderson Silva tries to regain the middleweight belt against Chris Weidman.